Aldon Smith wasn’t looking to provide a metaphor when he walked into the postgame interview room. But because his 2011 draft classmate Colin Kaepernick was still fielding questions at the podium, Smith looked for a place to sit and hopped on a green recycling bin. …

Colin Kaepernick gave the offense a vertical dimension it was lacking, recording six completions of at least 20 yards. In doing so, he also helped make Vernon Davis (six catches for 83 yards and a touchdown) reappear. The offensive line helped clear the way… …